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Cleaning out Langstroth hives
Stephen Dobek
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Location: Rutledge, GA
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posted 11 years ago
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Hi folks,
Any suggestions for cleaning out and sterilizing langstroth hives?
Thanks!
Steve
Ernie Schmidt
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Location: Olympia, Washington
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Wrap the equipment in thick black plastic garbage bags and leave it in the sun a couple days. I only use this method when I sterilize equipment because it does get so hot- it will kill everything, but will also totally melt any wax.
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